How to fit a backpack
Watch as Eagle Scout Jon Almquist, who works for national outdoors retailer REI, shows you how to fit a backpack in this exclusive BL video.
Learn more about picking the perfect backpack in the May 2009 issue of Boys’ Life magazine.
I use an old surplus ‘MOLLE’ pack. It is external frame and over-sized for a day hike and better for camping but consider that the only pack you have to ‘stuff’ full is one that is too small. It’s a little largr than the one in the video. I like it because it has a section that keeps my sleeping stuff separate and completely dry, and adding a gallon of water to the load is no problem in this large pack other than the weight of the water.
you should do an external frame pack!!!
very helpful
Thanks! I’m looking for a good backpack between 35 and 45 litres.
What kind of backpack did you demonstate in your video?
Very helpful.
This video is awesome. I need a backpack!!!!!
i found the perfect backpack thanks
this is a problem I had going on a hike I wish I had seen this video earlier.
Great tips thanks Mr. Almquist!
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Great!